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Paul invites the Corinthians to join in generosity in response to the grace given to them by God. This Scripture invites all of us to do the same today.

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There are many ways to get closer to God at camp. File photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

As kids, the hikes, outdoor worship, and canoeing were fun but they were also deepening spiritual connections and changing lives, shaping leaders.

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The United Methodist Church's unique system of deploying clergy has its roots in the earliest days of Methodism.

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The Memory Café at Mount Hebron UMC in South Carolina is a quarterly gathering of people who come together for learning and fellowship.

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